Huron Capital Makes Equity Investment in WD Lab Grown Diamonds

WD Lab Grown Diamonds Acquires J2 Materials

January 26, 2021

Manufacturing

WD Lab Grown Diamonds (M7D Corporation) has completed the acquisition of J2 Materials, a Chicago-based developer of single-crystal CVD diamond growth technology. The deal integrates J2's crystal-growth expertise and IP with WD's manufacturing scale to expand production capabilities for both gemstone and industrial/semiconductor diamond applications.

Huron Capital Acquires Lab Crafters

March 3, 2020

Manufacturing

Huron Capital, a Detroit-based lower-middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Lab Crafters, a Ronkonkoma, New York manufacturer of laboratory furniture, casework, and fume hoods. Founder Robert DeLuca, Sr. will remain CEO and Huron plans to support accelerated growth, geographic expansion, and product/capability initiatives while positioning Lab Crafters as a platform for future expansion.

H.I.G. Growth Partners Makes Growth Investment in GLD

September 28, 2021

E-Commerce

H.I.G. Growth Partners completed a strategic growth investment in GLD, LLC, a Miami-based digitally native direct-to-consumer jewelry, accessories, and apparel brand focused on the streetwear/urban market. The capital and strategic support from H.I.G. will be used to scale GLD’s digital marketing, product assortment, and overall growth initiatives; Paul Hastings served as legal counsel to H.I.G. and The Sage Group advised GLD.

TriWest Capital Partners Makes Majority Investment in Spence Diamonds

July 22, 2025

Retail

TriWest Capital Partners completed a majority equity investment in Spence Diamonds, partnering with the company's existing management to support growth and operational initiatives. Spence Diamonds is a Vancouver-based, vertically integrated bridal jewelry retailer operating eight Canadian showrooms and offering made-to-order engagement rings with both mined and Artisan Created (lab-grown) diamonds.

GrowGeneration Acquires Assets of H2O Hydroponics (Lansing, MI)

June 17, 2020

Retail

GrowGeneration Corp. purchased substantially all assets of H2O Hydroponics, LLC to open a new 15,000 sq. ft. super hydroponic garden center in Lansing, Michigan that will operate as a retail/commercial location and fulfillment center. The acquisition expands GrowGeneration’s Michigan footprint and supply-chain capabilities; management expects the consolidated Lansing location to generate over $7.0 million in sales (H2O reported ~ $4.0 million in 2019).

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners Invests in Boulden Company, Inc.

August 8, 2025

Manufacturing

Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P. (The Edgewater Funds) has made an investment in Boulden Company, Inc., a Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based supplier of wear components and services for high-value reciprocating and rotating equipment. The investment launches a new Edgewater platform focused on aftermarket wear components, materials solutions, and services; Edgewater plans to scale the platform through organic growth and strategic add-on acquisitions while partnering with founder Brian Boulden and the existing management team.